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Dec 17, 942
Assassination of William I Longsword, 2nd Duke of Normandy.
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Aztec calendar stone discovered in Mexico City
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Greek king George II overthrown by army/republic
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Soviet Union & Turkey sign non-aggresion pact
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World War II: Beginning of the Siege of Sebastopol.
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US Army announces end of excluding Japanese-Americans from West Coast, detainees released.
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Cease fire between India & Pakistan in Kashmir
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions 1st US TV appearance (SNL)
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NBA's most lopsided game Cleveland beats Miami 148-80
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NASA completes a successful mission to map the Moon’s gravity field